Rodrigo França's short film 'O Pai da Rainha de Angola' debuts on Telecine

Brazilian multi‑artist Rodrigo França directed the 15‑minute short film O Pai da Rainha de Angola, a fictional drama that explores solo fatherhood and Afro‑descendant ancestry. The story follows Ravi, a Black man who adopts a seven‑year‑old girl who believes she is the Queen of Angola and later reclaims her name, Zuri. The film stars Lucas Oranmian and Dandara Arcebispo and premiered at the Africa International Film Festival in Lagos, Nigeria.

On 4 August, the short entered the Telecine Premium schedule at 22:00 and was added to the Telecine catalog, available for streaming via Globoplay, Prime Video and major TV‑operator platforms. The release is positioned as an exclusive, new addition to the channel’s lineup, highlighting themes of identity, affection and the reclamation of African roots.